#563: Dash To The Draft 2026 (Analysis of QB Class with Bill Carroll)

1. In November, Dane Brugler of The Athletic reported that while NFL scouts were in agreement about Fernando Mendoza's very high floor, they were split on his ceiling. Just how high do you think Mendoza's ceiling is?2. Ted Nguyen of The Athletic wrote that he views Ty Simpson as “more of a third-round pick who will get pushed up to the second round because of a weak overall class.” Do you share that view? 3. Despite all the red flags about Ty Simpson, there is a lot of buzz that suggests he will hear his name called on Day 1. NFL insider Benjamin Allbright, who we both know well, has been reporting that we should not be surprised if he goes as high as 13 overall to the Rams. Do you like Ty Simpson's potential fit in Sean McVay’s offense? 4. When you factor the abdominal/core injury he played through in 2025 into the equation, do you think there just might be long-term starting potential in Garrett Nussmeier? 5. Did Dante Moore make the right decision to go back to school? What area of his game needs the most improvement in order for him to be worth a top-10 pick next year? 6. Did Arch Manning’s performance during the second half of last season make you bullish on his chances to be the first QB off the board in 2027? Aside from Dante Moore, which other QB would you consider a legit threat to Manning for QB1 in next year’s draft? 7. Buy or Sell-Drew Allar (mid-to-late round 4)-Cole Payton (mid-to-late round 4)-Carson Beck (late round 4/early round 5)-Taylen Green (late round 4/early round 5)-Cade Klubnik (round 5)-Sawyer Robertson (round 7)-Joey Aguilar (round 7)-Haynes King (round 7)